AFH300409 - Epic Derrickman's Full Body Harness with AirLite Shoulder Padding
CONNECTING SUBSYSTEMS Use only those connecting subsystems (self-retracting lifeline, lanyard, rope grab and lifeline, cable sleeves) that are suitable for your application. See subsystems manufacturer’s instructions for more information. Some harness models have web loop connecting points. Do not use snap hooks to connect to the web loop. Use a self-locking Karabiner to connect to a web loop. Ensure that the Karabiner is connected in such a way that it close not lead to cross-gate load. Sometimes lanyards may be sewn directly to the web loop forming a permanent connection. Do not make multiple connections onto one web loop. RESCUE PLAN A rescue plan should be well documented and in place before performing work at height. The rescue operation must be performed by trained and competent personnel only. The rescue expert team should supervise the rescue operation performed. It is also advised to work in pairs while working on site. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS It is important to take additional precautions while using this equipment in the presence of any environmental hazards so as to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Environmental hazards may include the following, but are not limited to: • Chemicals • Extreme Temperatures • Corrosive Environments • Gases • High Voltage Power Lines • Sharp Edges • Moving Machinery and Vehicles Please contact KStrong for use of this equipment in the presence of any environmental hazard. WARNING This equipment is not designed to be used in high temperature environment. It is important to protect this equipment when using near activities like welding or metal cutting. Hot sparks may cause damage to this equipment or burn it. Contact KStrong with any questions regarding the details on use of this equipment in high temperature environment. ANCHORAGE STRENGTH The application type determines the anchorage strength requirement. As per ANSI Z359.1 the necessary anchorage strength for the following applications is listed below: • Fall Arrest: As per OSHA 1926.500 and 1910.66: anchorages that are used for attachment of Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms. They should be capable of withstanding a minimum load of 5000 lbs. (23 kN) per user attached, or should be designed, installed and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two. Rating of the anchorage should always be done under the supervision of a qualified person. • Work Positioning: The structure to which the work positioning system (WPS) is attached must be able to sustain a static load of min. 3000 lbs. (13.3 kN), applied in the directions permitted by the work positioning system. Or, it should be able to sustain two times the potential impact load, whichever is greater; see 1926.502. However, if more than one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage, then the strength mentioned above must be multiplied by the number of WPS attached to the anchorage. • Restraint: The strength requirement of anchorages which are selected for restraint and travel restraint systems is min. of 1000 lbs. (4.5 kN) static load applied in the directions permitted by the system. If more than one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to anchorage, then the 1000 lbs. shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage to determine the min. strength requirement. • Rescue: The minimum strength of the anchorage selected for rescue should be such that it is capable of sustaining a static load of min. 3000 lbs. (13.3 kN) applied in the direction permitted by the system. To determine the strength requirement of the anchorage if more than one rescue system is attached, then multiply 3000 lbs. (13.3 kN) by the number of the systems attached to the anchorage.
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